Notch 6 podcast

Episode 32 of Notch 6 highlights what's new for 2014 for The Lionel Collectors Club of America. Al Kolis and Dennis DeVito stop by to talk in depth about the new E-Membership program, weekly pole questions, and talk details about the 2014 National Convention in Indianapolis. You'll also get an update on the Notch 6 modular layout section and you'll get to hear about Derek's adventure as a new Dad. 

It's time for the 2014 MTH Volume II Catalog on Notch 6. In this special episode we talk with MTH Vice President of Marketing Andy Edelman. We cover the new and update items in the new catalog including the Union Pacific FEF Northern, new run of T-1 steam locomotives, BNSF hertiage hoppers, Europen trains, Protosound 3.0 upgrade boards, and much more. We suggest listening to the show while you browse the new catalog at MTHtrains.com There are details in this episode that you won't find anywhere else! 

The Notch 6 online Podcast Episode 30- In this episode, part two of our interview with former Lionel President and COO Richard Maddox. Mr. Maddox spent 52 years working in the hobby industry at Bachmann, Lionel, and Atlas O. This episode covers such topics as the MTH vs. Lionel lawsuit, the closing of the Lionel plant in Michigan, the development of Fastrack, and much more. If you love Lionel history, this is a must listen interview. We also discuss the continued development of our LCCA modular section, and an announcement about the MTH 2014 Vol. II catalog show. 

The Notch 6 online Podcast Episode 29- In this episode, part one of our two part interview with former Lionel President and COO Richard Maddox. Mr. Maddox spent 52 years working in the hobby industry at Bachmann, Lionel, and Atlas O. We’ll cover his early years growing up in Philadelphia to his career at Bachmann trains, and the beginning of his career at Lionel. If you love Lionel history, this is a must listen interview. We also catch up with LCCA President Dennis DeVito with breaking news on how to save money on your LCCA membership. 

It's time for the 2014 Lionel Catalog on Notch 6. In this special episode we talk with Lionel's Matt Ashba about all the new products in this catalog. We touch on some new details of the Vision Line Big Boy, discuss the matching Vision Line freight cars, the return of the scale Berkshire, and much more. We suggest listening to the show while you browse the new catalog at Lionel.com There are details in this episode that you won't find anywhere else! 

The Notch 6 Podcast episode number 10. In this episode I introduce our new company to the public. I discuss the first part of our LCCA modular section build for the LCCA national convention this summer in Indianapolis. We've also have a new and innovative  way to light your layout. The feature interview this month comes from Lionel's Rudy Trubitt. We discuss the decision by Lionel to make the Legacy protocols open source, and talk about the nuts and bolts of the new Lionel LCS system which is coming to hobby stores this spring. 

The Notch 6 Podcast episode number 9. It's the first annual Christmas Spectacular! In this show renowned Lionel artist Angela Trotta Thomas visits with us. We'll talk about how she got her start, some of her favorite Lionel memories, what Christmas was like growing up and more. I'll also tell you how you can build a holiday musical car or building for under twenty dollars. To wrap up the show we'll have a big surprise as a certain Lionel elf pays us a visit to share a very special Christmas story. 

The Notch 6 Podcast episode number 8. This month John Schmid from Project Roar Publishing share his unique story of how purchasing a stack of Lionel factory production orders led to the publication of three books and the forming of a publishing company. John is a avid Lionel postwar collector and also shares his stories and insight on Lionel production and even how former Lionel employees view today's collectors. Also in this episode I give my York Fall 2013 thoughts and discuss building my first kit from Korber models for the layout. 

LCCA news from York 2013.